I’m a college student that has to go through copious amounts of drafts and printing out various peripheral documents that go along with the territory (syllabus’s, schedules, notes, flash cards, etc.). So, it wouldn’t be long until I would find that I needed something that could scan and print double-sided and had a stronger wireless connection than my previous workhorse (Canon PIXMA 432). Enter the MAXIFY MB5100. This all-in-one (so far) has met and exceeded my expectations for what this printer can do, particularly within its price point and class.
To give some background, I’ve had this thing plugged in and in use for two days, testing out everything that I put into this review and can vouch for the following:
The good:
Compared to what I was running before, this thing is FAST! What would have normally taken approximately 10 minutes to print on my last rig, takes only 10 seconds with this one. I can’t even begin to tell you what this does for my precious time. As for quality, it is comparable to the last printer and I feel as though that the text might even seem a little sharper. This could be psychological though, seeing as how I just bought it. Take that part of the review with a grain salt.
The unboxing was fairly easy and the packaging kept the printer nice and cozy through the rough handling of the shipping people. At this point, make sure that you follow the directions when setting it up and connecting to your wireless. This is important and will touch base on this later in the review.
Double-sided printing and scanning? It practically sells itself. For its cost, it’s kind of hard to find something that can do this that is comparable. I’m currently writing this after finishing up a quarter in Business 101. I had four to five chapters from the online book that I wanted to print out and keep for future reference and this printer delivered with efficiency and ease. Again, saving money on paper and time is going to make a huge difference for me and I couldn’t be happier. The printer was also fairly economical with the ink seeing as how the chapters in this book were slightly picture-intensive and may have used up more color than I would have liked.
The scanning was a breeze and didn’t give me any hiccups. Using a Mac and the Preview program to do so, was issue-free and fast. Seems as though Canon has provided better drivers these days to support the ease of use.
Can I just say that I am totally digging on the back lit color touchscreen display? It seems like such a simple amenity, but it is something that I have lacked. Since I keep my printer resides in a part of the room that is dimly lit, I would generally have to bring a flashlight whenever I had to troubleshoot or ensure that there were no error codes. Problem solved!
Things to watch out for:
Getting back to setup, it pays to make sure you read and understand the manual to know exactly where you are and what you are doing in the process. If you are using the wireless setup option like I did, it will involve using your smartphone for the hookup and there are some certain things you should know regarding. For instance, it will ask you for connecting up to your Wi-Fi but what it basically means initially is hooking up directly to your smartphone first. That being said, if you have multiple SSIDs running off your Wi-Fi, make sure that you marry this printer up to the [SSID] that you want to use to make it consistent when you add your printer to other computers/tablets you might have. Seems like the Getting Started manual doesn’t go far enough into this part of the process. After that though, the setup should be fairly intuitive to your average computer user. To reiterate, I used the wireless connection option. There is a USB and ethernet connection available to you if that is your preferred method.
Play around with this printer at first and get to know it. Its full chock full of features that I have yet to discover/implement at this point. For a college student, it’s got all the functionality that you could ever need. I did try to scan directly to email last night and it appears as though you need to sign on to a proprietary cloud service in order to do so. I haven’t gotten that far yet but intended to post an update review when I do. I also noted that you can direct link OneNote, Google and other popular accounts directly on the printer itself.
Get familiar with the settings, specifically as it pertains to the powersaver options. After a considerable amount of time, the printer will power down and when you go to print, it will show that it is disconnected. A minor inconvenience, but one that was fairly noticeable on the default settings. That said, it’s easy to change and go about your business.
Overall, I am very pleased with what I received and would recommend this to anyone that is a student, runs a small business, or works from home. Space-wise it doesn’t take up a huge footprint and its functionality is second to none. Some minor things I wished were fixed or made easier, but it would be exceptionally nitpicking. For those of you that are curious to the ink-smudging complaints, I have not experienced this as of yet nor have I had problems with the ADF taking more than one sheet at a time. I believe that it is not a pervasive problem across the product line and, should you encounter it, bring in for service or return it if you are in the warranty window.
Cheers!
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| printer output | Color | Monochrome | Monochrome | Color | Color | Color |
| printer technology | Inkjet | Laser | Laser | Inkjet | Inkjet | Laser |
| paper size | All MAXIFY Printers support multiple paper types including Business Card paper, Label paper and even ID Cards. | Standard / Optional Cassette: 4.1 x 5.8 to 8.5 x 14 Inches / Multipurpose Tray: 3 x 5 Inches to 8.5 x 14 Inches | Standard Cassette/Multipurpose Tray: 3 x 5 inches - 8.5 x 14 inches | Cassette: LTR, A5, B5, A4, 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 7" x 10", 8" x 10" Custom Size: 3.5” - 8.5” / Length: 5.0” x 14.0” | 4” x 6”, 5” x 5”, 5” x 7”, 7” x 10”, 8” x 10”, 8.5” x 11”,8.5” x 14” | 3 x 5, 8.5 x 14 |
| print media type | paper plain | paper plain | paper plain | paper plain, high resolution paper, glossy photo paper, envelopes | glossy photo paper, paper plain | paper plain |
| max input sheets | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 35 | 250 |
| connectivity tech | USB | USB, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (Network) | USB, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi® (Wireless LAN, 2.4/5 GHz, IIEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac), Wired LAN 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T | wired, wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct Connection |
| compatible devices | Smartphones, Tablets, PC | Smartphones | Smartphones | PC | Smartphones | Smartphones |
| operating system | Windows, Mac | Windows®10 / Windows®11 / Windows®Server2012 / Windows®Server2012 R2 / Windows®Server2016 / Windows®Server2019 / Windows®Server2022, macOS 10.13 (or later) | Mac OS 10.8.5 or later, Chrome OS, Windows Server® 2016/2012/2012 R2/2008/2008 R2, Windows® 11/10/8.1/7 | — | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Mac OS 12 Monterey, macOS 10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.13 High Sierra | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, macOS 10.12 Sierra |
| duplex | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | auto | Automatic |
| memory capacity | — | 1 GB | 256 MB | 64 MB | — | 1 GB |
| scanner type | Sheetfed | Sheetfed | Sheetfed | Flatbed | Sheetfed | Sheetfed |
From the manufacturer
A Valuable Asset for Your High-Volume, Fast Paced Business
The MB5120 is ready for big workloads, ideal for up to 9 users, boasting a quick first printout time as fast as 6 seconds from power on and has fast single pass 2-sided scanning and copying. Be ready to print in as little as 6 seconds from power on with Quick First Print, and enjoy fast print times up to 24.0 ipm Black/White / 15.5 ipm Color. With the versatile MAXIFY MB5120 you can print, copy and scan from all your favorite devices whether that be a smartphone, tablet or even the cloud.
Core Features
Every Small Business is Unique
Duty Cycle(2): MAXIFY printers are built to last for all your small business needs, with a 30,000 page peak Monthly Duty Cycle.
DRHD Ink System: Dual-Resistant High Density (DRHD) Ink produces laser sharp text and professional colors that are highlighter & smudge resistant.
Setting Restrictions: Safeguard your printer with Setting Restrictions that allows you set a password on your network and device settings.
Records of Use: Keep track of what is printed to help reduce waste and keep costs down.
U.S. Service & Support: To help serve your business better, all MAXIFY printers feature 100% US-based Service & Support, with a dedicated MAXIFY phone number, email and extended service hours.
Great Looking Work Speaks Volumes
Auto Duplex Printing: Allow your business to stay cost-efficient with Auto Duplex Printing.
Auto Power On: The Auto Power On feature conveniently powers on when any print job is detected.
Power Schedule: With the Power Schedule feature, MAXIFY printers will automatically switch on and off at pre-set times, conserving energy and saving money.
Energy Star: All Canon MAXIFY printers are Energy Star Certified.
The Freedom to Work with Multiple Devices is a Game Changer
Wireless(7): Connect to all your favorite devices with built in Wi-Fi.
AirPrint(4): With AirPrint, simply print right from your iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Google Cloud Print(5): Print from your favorite devices to your MAXIFY printer with Google Cloud Print.
Canon Print App(3): The Canon PRINT app has great features so you can scan, copy and print right from your favorite mobile devices.
Communication Makes Things Easier
MIB: Efficiently manage all your MAXIFY printers with built in standard Management Information Base (MIB) support, also easily monitor ink and paper levels and printer notifications remotely.
Ethernet: Easily add this MAXIFY printer to your office network with built in Ethernet connectivity.
Hi-Speed USB: Easily Print from and Scan to USB flash drives, with the convenient front USB port.
Access Point Mode: You can wirelessly connect and print directly to your MAXIFY printer, even without a wireless router.
Send to Folder: When keeping a paper copy is not necessary, you can choose to scan your digital files to network folders.
Additional Features
Quick First Print(1): Monitor your printers information with Quick Toolbox, easily view networked printers, destination folder settings and more.
Single Pass 2-sided Scanning/Copying: You can simultaneously scan and copy both sides of 2-Sided documents.
Low Cost Per Print: Designed for efficiency, MAXIFY printers offer a Low Cost per Print and a High Page Yield when using XL ink tanks.
Fast Print Times: With a Canon MAXIFY printer, you can be ready in seconds thanks to fast first printout times and rapid multipage copying.
Sheet Capacity: This MAXIFY Printer features a large 250 Sheet Paper Capacity.
Business Card Printing: All MAXIFY Printers support multiple paper types including Business Card paper, Label paper and even ID Cards.
Cloud with Concur(9): Easily scan receipts to your Concur Account.
Touch Screen: This MAXIFY features a large 3.5 inch intuitive touchscreen LCD display.
Custom Profiles: Quickly register your favorite copy, scan, or fax settings so it is easier to get the job done.
Job Reservation: Make a Job Reservation and put a second task in queue even when a job is actively printing.
Sent to Folder: When keeping a paper copy is not necessary, you can choose to scan your digital files to network folders.
Quick Tool Box: Monitor your printers information with Quick Toolbox, easily view networked printers, destination folder settings and more!
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| Price | $375.81 | — no data | — no data | $108.98 | $163.93 |
| Print Speed | 24.0 ipm Black/15.5 ipm Color | 24.0 ipm Black/15.5 ipm Color | 24.0 ipm Black/15.5 ipm Color | 19.0 ipm Black/13.0 ipm Color | 24.0 ipm Black/15.5 ipm Color |
| Single Pass Duplex Scanning | ✓ | ✓ | no data | no data | no data |
| Quick First Print | 6 Seconds | 6 Seconds | 6 Seconds | 6 Seconds | 6 Seconds |
| Duty Cycle | 30,000 | 30,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 |
| Sheet Capacity | 500 | 250 | 500 | 250 | 500 |
| Auto Duplex Printing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LCD Screen | 3.5" Touch LCD | 3.5" Touch LCD | 3.0" Touch LCD | 2.5” LCD | no data |
| Wifi/AirPrint | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile Device Printing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ethernet Connectivity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | no data | ✓ |
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 18.1"D x 18.3"W x 11.5"H |
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| Controller Type | Android |
| Printer Media Size Maximum | 8.5 x 14 inch |
| Included Components | MAXIFY MB5120 Wireless Small Office All-In-One Printer, Setup CD-ROM, Telephone Line Cable, Power Cord, Full Set of Ink Tanks |
| Print media | Paper (plain) |
| Scanner Type | Sheetfed |
| Max Input Sheet Capacity | 250 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones, PC, Tablets |
| Maximum Color Print Resolution | 4800x1200 dpi or 6000x1200 dpi |
| Sheet Size | All MAXIFY Printers support multiple paper types including Business Card paper, Label paper and even ID Cards. |
| Maximum Black and White Print Resolution | 4800x1200 dpi |
| Warranty Type | Limited Warranty |
| Color Depth | 24 bpp |
| Dual-sided printing | Yes |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Hardware Interface | USB, Ethernet |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Additional Printer functions | Copy, Scan, Fax |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Output sheet capacity | 250 |
| Number of Trays | 1 |
| Processor Count | 2 |
| Number of USB 2 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Model Series | MB5120 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Office, business |
| UPC | 013803266603 |
| Printer Ink Type | Black Ink |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803266603 |
| Item Weight | 25 pounds |
| ASIN | B01IIOMMGE |
| Item model number | 0960C002 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #127,258 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #240 in Portable Photo Printers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | July 20, 2016 |
| Manufacturer | Canon USA Inc. |
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Good overall printer; excellent for home/office
Bought this printer for my home /office, and it's been great. Although it looks big, it's surprisingly light, and set up was convenient. Best of all, it's made in the USA (see pic). After 2 months of using this printer, I'm very impressed. It's a workhorse, and can handle high volumes scanning, printing duplex, and it has high capacity ink cartridges and paper storage (200 + sheets). The only down side is that loading photo paper means removing the standard paper, and it does NOT print borderless printing. Even using Canon photo paper, you'll have a small border (1/4 ") around your image.
